Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Red Velvet Cookie Cake, an innovative twist on the classic dessert you adore. This giant, soft, and chewy cookie is baked in a round cake pan, making it perfect for any celebration or casual gathering. Filled with creamy white chocolate chips and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, this vibrant dessert will surely impress your family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or simply treating yourself, this recipe is straightforward and accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Serve it warm or chilled for a memorable sweet experience that will become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring (gel recommended)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 2 oz brick-style cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1–2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 teaspoons whipping cream (if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in red food coloring and white chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating softened butter and cream cheese together before gradually adding powdered sugar until desired sweetness is achieved.
- Frost the cooled cookie cake evenly and slice to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 54mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using dark chocolate chips instead of white chocolate. Experiment with different food colorings to achieve your desired vibrancy.